Economics

This channel highlights factors that impact hospital and healthcare economics and revenue. This includes news on healthcare policies, reimbursement, marketing, business plans, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain, salaries, staffing, and the implementation of a cost-effective environment for patients and providers.

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Radiologists now operating under UnitedHealth ownership after industry giant buys prominent practice

“Crystal Run has long recognized that the fee-for-service reimbursement model is broken," the practice's CEO said in an email to employees.

HeartFlow raises $215M to keep up with growing demand

The company is still riding the momentum of its technology being included in the 2021 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association chest pain guidelines.

Brain imaging artificial intelligence is a primary area of concentration for AI because oif the critical nature of fast detection and treatment for patients. This is an example of the AI applications displayed by third-party advanced visualization vendor TeraRecon at RSNA 2022.

What is the ROI on AI adoption in radiology?

Radiology makes up the vast majority of FDA-cleared AI algorithms, but with minimal or no reimbursement, hospital administrators may ask whether AI’s value justifies its expense.

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Envision inks deal to keep radiologists in-network; practice closes, plus more company news

Also, the founder of Madison Radiology is retiring after more than 40 years in practice, and Rayus Radiology recently added 2 locations.

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CMS finalizes reforms to address prior authorization problem that has plagued radiology

“People with Medicare deserve to ... be able to get the care they need without excessive burden or delays," the agency's deputy administrator said.

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Investors bet big on startup offering a ‘radiology department in a box’

OXOS Medical has ballooned its fundraising total to $45M, with Parkway Venture and Intel Capital leading the way, leaders announced.

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Deductibles discourage patients from receiving recommended imaging, new survey charges

Such behaviors may lead to delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment and adverse outcomes, experts wrote Tuesday in Radiology

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Expert panel: Radiologists with MBAs weigh in on private equity’s entrée into imaging

Three members of the specialty recently offered advice to leaders navigating this issue in their organization. 

Around the web

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.

The all-in-one Omni Legend PET/CT scanner is now being manufactured in a new production facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin.